Victorian mahogany wardrobe - antique

Excellent and very elegant Victorian wardrobe with three doors in mahogany color, featuring a molded cornice above a contoured mahogany frieze and mirrored central doors surrounding space for hanging and drawers, flanked by arched, panel doors of the wardrobe. This Victorian wardrobe retains its original finish, which has been restored. All in excellent condition, ready to be placed in a home. Divided into 5 sections: 3 boxes, base + cornice. Circa 1870

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